life expectancy

Definition

How long a given person is expected to live; useful for insurance premiumcalculations. Average life expectancy can also be calculated for categories of people, such as all females, or all citizens of a certain country. To calculate average life expectancy, a wide variety of characteristics can be looked at, including gender, country of residence, family medical history, and many lifestyle habits including smoking, drinking, eating, exercise, and sleep patterns.

Use life expectancy in a sentence

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Your life expectancy will be determined by your hereditary background as well as the genes that you have been born with from your birthright.
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